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Overview

Transforming health care, one student at a time

Our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs will prepare you for a successful career in hospitals, clinics, schools and many other settings. Our graduates become leaders at every level of their careers, and facilitate positive change to government, law and patient care policies. They are true advocates for their profession in the level of care they provide and in how they continually strive to improve the safety and well being of their patients.

Our faculty set the example you’ll follow, and are immersed in integrated practice through ongoing clinical experience and research. They bring real-life applications, teachable experiences and knowledge of current practices to the classroom every day. Through their guidance, you’ll learn to address the whole patient by understanding their physical, socioeconomic and emotional needs.

Our unique approach to patient care has distinguished us as the only bachelor's degree program in New England and 1 of only 12 nursing schools in the nation that offer programs endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Equally important to our philosophy of holistic care is our commitment to inclusivity within the Quinnipiac community, the surrounding local community and the global community at large.

Purposefully located within the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, you’ll experience the essential role nurses play in integrated teams as you regularly collaborate with students from other health care programs. The knowledge, instincts and team-based skills you develop in classrooms and labs will be the foundation for your clinical and field work. As your experiences scale, your skills and confidence will reach the levels necessary to handle all the challenges inherent in 21st Century health care.

91%

Pass Rate

Percentage of traditional undergraduate Quinnipiac students who passed the RN National Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®)

300+

Clinical Affiliation Sites

The number of clinical affiliations where our students gain practical experience, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and other health care settings

97%

Success Rate

Percentage of our 2017 nursing graduates who were either employed or furthering their education within 6 months after graduating

Accreditation and Certification

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The bachelor’s degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the doctor of nursing practice program at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-463-6930.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

Many of the nursing programs within Quinnipiac University’s School of Nursing also are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Graduates of these programs are eligible to take the appropriate national exam to become a Board Certified Holistic Nurse at the basic or advanced level of nursing:

Bachelor's Degree (HNB-BC)

Nurse Practitioner Graduate Degree (APHN-BC or AHN-BC)

CCNE On-Site Accreditation: April 11-13, 2018

The School of Nursing will host an on-site accreditation evaluation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation (CCNE) on April 11-13, 2018. The evaluation will include our doctor of nursing practice, masters and baccalaureate degree programs. In accordance with CCNE procedures, interested parties are invited to comment regarding any of our programs. Comments are shared only with the members of the evaluation team prior to their on-site evaluation. CCNE will accept feedback until March 21, 2018. If you choose to comment, please send your comments directly to CCNE:

Faculty

Living what she teaches

Professor Karen Myrick works with students to conduct research on the effects from running on the body in The Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Students and faculty collected samples for analysis from marathon runners before and after the Hartford Marathon.

Passionate clinicians and educators

Our professors draw upon decades of experience, and also provide invaluable insight for their students into where the profession is headed. All of the full-time nursing faculty have doctoral degrees, and the majority of our full- and part-time faculty are actively practicing nurses or conducting research.

Take Karen Myrick, who teaches best practices and evidence-based care, which focus on treating the whole patient holistically. However, her work extends far beyond the classroom. She practices at an urgent-care facility where she specializes in orthopedic sports medicine.

Student interactions are what Myrick finds especially gratifying. She was part of a team of faculty and students from 4 Quinnipiac schools and 6 different academic programs that developed a virtual reality patient-transfer simulator. Myrick also partnered with students and peers from Yale to study runners who completed the Hartford Marathon for acute kidney injury. These findings have been published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease.

“If you can inspire or change even one student, you’re going to have an impact on all their future patients, too.”

Karen Myrick

Associate professor of nursing

Programs at a Glance

Degrees for every phase of your clinical journey

Whether you’re just beginning your education in nursing or looking to advance to a leadership position, we offer programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.

Our programs and dedicated faculty will prepare you to assume roles in hospitals, clinics, schools and many other settings. You also may choose to forge a path as a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist, or pursue a more specialized area such as population health.

We believe that learning should transcend the lecture hall, and blend theory with practice. You’ll have opportunities to gain practical experience in various clinical settings, which also might include study abroad or participating in a global solidarity trip.

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Collaborative approach

Nursing students Lynn Aureli, Christina Camacho and Hannah Lefebvre study together inside the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

School and Campus Life

A connected and driven community

When you join the School of Nursing, you become part of a supportive community with a shared passion for the profession. We offer many opportunities to get involved, through an active network of student groups, volunteer opportunities and a unique living environment dedicated to nursing students.

Our clinics enable you to work alongside one another as you put your skills to use for those most in need. You might join the Quinnipiac Student Nurses Association (QSNA) or the Graduate Student Nurses Association (GSNA). Students who qualify may join the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses. These groups participate in special outings, host guest lectures, organize fundraisers and volunteer in the community.

You also have the option to live in a unique Living-Learning Community (LLC) designed specifically for freshmen nursing students. Here, you’ll have the chance to participate in specialized activities related to health care, as well as study sessions, group discussions and student-run social events. The LLC provides you the opportunity to meet with faculty informally to hear stories about their professional journey and discuss what you can expect as you begin yours.

“Living in the nursing residential community has given me the opportunity to make connections and friendships with people in the same major as me, and it’s helped keep me more focused.”

Jordan LaCross '17

School of Nursing

Quiet moments

The picturesque North Haven Campus offers several tranquil settings where students can study or simply recharge.

Living and learning

Roommates and fellow nursing students Shannon Oesterle ’20, left, and Sara Santo ’20 study together in their Living-Learning Community in Mountainview Residence Hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.

Teaming up for a cure

Nursing students participate in the American Cancer Society's annual "Relay for Life" fundraiser.

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Real-life environments

Our students have access to learning environments that closely mimic the real-world. This includes the Standardized Patient Assessment Center, where students conduct mock exams with trained patient actors.

Career Development

Skills to care

Manuel Lara ’18, a student in the accelerated BS in nursing program, learns about community care during a nursing pediatrics course.

These numbers all but guarantee success

Our recent nursing graduates had a 97% success rate 6 months after graduating, either securing employment in a wide variety of specializations, or gaining acceptance to graduate school. This is due in large part to our extensive advisory program and list of professional resources.

Throughout your time at Quinnipiac you’ll have access to on-campus career fairs, a strong alumni network of health care professionals and a range of career development services to help you with everything from preparing your resume to completing graduate school applications.

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Learning together

The high-tech Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences allows students to work with equipment and resources in an environment that emphasizes interprofessional learning with students from the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Centers and Resources

Advanced learning facilities

Students in the accelerated BS in nursing program practice techniques to care for a patient in distress using the simulation mannequins in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on our North Haven Campus.

Learning integrative care in real-time

Nursing students start their classes on the Mount Carmel Campus in Hamden, and then attend classes in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus in their upper-class years. The state-of-the-art building features sophisticated labs and simulation technology that create real-life work settings. These facilities are at the heart of our interprofessional approach that develops leadership and teamwork skills by placing nursing, medical, health sciences, education and law students in collaborative learning activities. Our facilities, faculty and learning opportunities will prepare you for the ever changing world of health care.

Admissions

Your future starts here

Quinnipiac’s application process is personalized, high-touch and transparent. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and admissions counselors are available to walk you through the next steps, and ensure that you begin your college career without any confusion or doubts.

Our Work

Making the world healthier one patient at a time

Our students are active in addressing one of the greatest challenges of the world today — access to quality health care. Nursing students, faculty and alumni are making a meaningful difference, locally, nationall and globally. They work side-by-side with caregivers in the community and also are proud to treat individuals who have served our country and their families. These hands-on experiences give them the experience and skillset that they need to succeed.